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Synthesis of l-carnitine by microorganisms and isolated enzymes

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l-Carnitine, a quaternary ammonium compound, plays an important role in Β-oxidation of fatty acids in mammals. The increasing demand for this compound in medicine has led to the development of numerous procedures for l-carnitine production. This review discusses the possibilities of microbial and enzymatical synthesis of l-carnitine and gives an overview on the pathways of l-carnitine metabolism and related enzymes in microorganisms.

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Jung, H., Jung, K., Kleber, H.P. (1993). Synthesis of l-carnitine by microorganisms and isolated enzymes. In: Measurement and Control. Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology, vol 50. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0007385

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